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Farms may not sprout candy bars, but a candy bar produced Milky Way Farm. The sprawl of fertile, Middle Tennessee land was bought by Frank Mars in the 1930s, with money from his Milky Way candy bar. In the decades since then, the farm's 1,000 acres have supported a menagerie of prize Hereford cattle, horses, and sheep, as well as an elegant Tudor manor house currently on the National Historic Registry. Its chestnut beams and stone walls make it a sumptuous wedding venue, while its 20 bedrooms make it a great slumber-party venue for a teen and her least-close friends. The
farm plays host to other types of fun, too, from senior portrait shoots to trail rides through its verdant grounds.

At Mid Tenn Motorcycle Education Center, nationally certified instructors impart the secrets to safe and street-legal riding. Through their basic courses, students step in on Saturday and leave on Sunday with the comprehensive knowledge and skills to bypass the written and driving portions of the state licensing test. The instructors spread tutelage across 5 classroom hours and 10 hours of on-cycle instruction. More advanced students can dip into one-day, six-hour experienced-rider courses to practice precision handling, advanced braking, and dodging squirrels. The school also hosts women-only classes that teach terminology and skills free of testosterone-induced wheelie popping.

At A+ Storage, space-hogging items and seasonal equipment can be safely and securely stockpiled at a quality storage facility managed by professional storage consultants living on-site. Redeem your Groupon for month-to-month rental of storage spaces, as well as boxes, tape, and other moving supplies. Though pricing varies by location and is assessed by quotes, $120 can provide customers with a walk-in-closet-sized 5'x5' space (25 square feet) for two months, or a bedroom-sized 10'x10' space (50 square feet) for one month, as well as extra supplies. A+ Storage is a family-owned-and-operated business that offers seven-day access, no deposit or application fees, and secure compounds fitted with fences, gates, and security lights. For additional questions, customers can refer to an informative FAQ.

Founded by Robert Hartline, who began selling phones out of his car in college, Absolute Wireless is currently celebrating its 10th year in business. In addition to handling Sprint and Nextel wireless plans, Absolute carries a wide selection of phones and headsets that fit the wireless needs of time-strapped individuals and businesses. Additionally, accessories such as Bluetooth headsets, memory cards, holsters, skins, and chargers are available to enhance the wireless phone experience. With several convenient, well-stocked locations, Absolute Wireless is a solid choice for one-stop communication-gadget shopping.

Standard Furniture traces its origins back to 1912, when a local family began traveling through Birmingham, peddling fine household furniture out of a wagon. Four generations later, the business has blossomed into 13 retail stores throughout Alabama and Tennessee, and its century-long commitment to quality furniture and customer service won it the Alabama Retail Association’s Silver Award as one of the Retailers of the Year in 2011.
Each gallery abounds with bedroom, living-room, and dining-room furniture from top designers such as Lane, along with mattresses in a range of shapes and styles from brands such as Tempur-Pedic, Serta, and Jamison. At each location, a knowledgeable staff awaits to offer design counsel, suggesting pieces that best suit a household’s style or will hold up against a disobedient pet woodchuck.

For tasty Mexican fare, Shelbyville's La Hacienda Mexican is hard to top.
Dieters beware — La Hacienda Mexican does not offer low-fat cuisine.
The patio seating at La Hacienda Mexican is perfect for those warm summer days.
The restaurant also offers catering if you want to bring the flavors of La Hacienda Mexican to your next party or event.
Carry-out is also available for those who prefer to enjoy La Hacienda Mexican's cooking from the comfort of their own home.
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A dinner that is yummy and affordable is the standard at La Hacienda Mexican.